NovelOnlineChapter 83 "Get lost!" Derick had no patience for Chris. He briskly pushed him aside before eagerly approaching Lillian.
He bowed protusely and said. "Madam, please forgive my late arrival. I beg your pardon." Lillian was startled, and she instinctively shielded the Seraphic Tear Pendant at her neck.
A gnawing fear gripped her. She was certain that Derick recognized the pendant, although it was a mere counterfeit.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIf she were exposed, she would be in grave trouble. She regretted her carelessness for not removing the fake Seraphic Tear Pendant before arriving at Phoenix Corporation.
The rest were struck with shock and disbelier.
"Uncle Derick, could you be mistaken? She's the daughter of the Smith family, and that trash over there is her husband. Why did you address her as 'madam?" Chris inquired, puzzled Derick swiftly slapped Chris face.
Holding his cheek, Chris was both shocked and enraged. "Uncle Derick, why did you slap me? *slapping you is the least you deserve. If you dare to disrespect the madam again, you'll pay with your life!" Derick's voice was laced with murderous intent.
However, his demeanor transformed into one of obsequiousness when he turned to Lillian. "My apologies, Madam, for causing you alarm. Shall we proceed inside?" Realizing that there was no turning back, Lillian braced herself, hoping that the SuprOne wasn't present and that she could clarify things with Derick soon. "Hold on!" Sebastian said to Chris and the others, "It seems that we're allowed to enter the budding, making us the victors of the bet. It's tyou fulfilled the punishments." Chris said angrily, "Don't be too pleased with yourself! There must be a misunderstanding! There's no way you can gain entry so easily.
"That's right! This bet is void," Lyra declared dismissively.
Lucas' face was full of contempt. "You merely lucked out, so it doesn't count." "Are you thinking of welshing on the ber? Sebastian's smile turned frigid "So what if I am? What can you possibly do about it?" Chris scoffed disdainfully.
Before Chris could blink, Derick delivered another stinging slap to his face.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"There's nothing I despise more than those who break promises. You might get away with that elsewhere, but you won't on Phoenix Corporation's doorstep. Are you asking for death?" Seething with a mixture of shock and fury, Chris retorted, "Uncle Derick, my father and you are both peers. You aren't showingany respect, which is outrageous!" Another slap from Derick silenced him. His voice was cold as he said, "Stop trying to ingratiate yourself with me. Fulfill the bet now, or you'll regret it.
The security guards closed in, their demeanor threatening.
Chris and the other two were visibly terrified Lyra desperately turned to Sebastian. "Sebastian, I admit my mistake. Please have mercy." "You realized your error only after losing? That's too Ettle, too late! Sebastian dismissed her plea He felt no compassion for someone as despicable as Lyra
"Sebastian, I'm your sister-in-law. Can you really bear to seerun around naked? Nyra begged further.
Seving Sebastian unmoved, she quickly grabbed Lillian's hand "Lillan, I'm your cousin. Please plead to him on my behalf."
Lucas said nervously, "That's right, Sebastian. I'm your wife's cousin. If I were to call you 'Grandfather m wouldn't that mess up our family's hierarchy?" Chris didn't plead but instead threatened, "Sebastian, you'd better think twice. Can you truly handle the full force of my tury?
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